Former Japan striker Kazuyoshi Miura, the world’s oldest professional footballer, has beaten his own record as the oldest goalscorer in J-League history. The 49-year-old, who is in his 31st season as a professional, netted a header as his side Yokohama FC succumbed to a 2-1 defeat at home to FC Gifu in the Japanese second division. Miura scored in the 22nd minute into the game but Yokohama FC lost to FC Gifu on 2-1.

Miura, who goes into record as being the oldest footballer and oldest goal scorer in Japan’s professional league, is arguably Japan’s first superstar in football. His rise to fame in Japan coincided with the launch of the J. League in 1993, He played his last national team match in 2000, and finished with 55 goals in 89 matches. Miura then became the first Japanese footballer to play in Italy, joining Genoa C.F.C in the 1994–95 Series A season. He played for the Japanese national team and was the first Japanese recipient of the Asian Player of the year award in 1993.